Garage, shed projects closer

Tuesday

May 29, 2007 at 2:00 AM

NORTH HAMPTON — The Board of Selectmen met Friday to sign a resolution for a $750,000 town-approved bond to build a new public-works garage and salt shed. Although the project will not start until after July 1, the end of the fiscal year, town officials think that it will get off the ground quickly.

Laura Mellow

NORTH HAMPTON — The Board of Selectmen met Friday to sign a resolution for a $750,000 town-approved bond to build a new public-works garage and salt shed. Although the project will not start until after July 1, the end of the fiscal year, town officials think that it will get off the ground quickly.

"We know basically what we want, which is the building, septic system, water hook-up, and we also need to have an oil/water separation system," Town Administrator Phil Munck said. "It's a metal building, it's not rocket science."

The town is preparing an advertisement for bids for the 65x100-foot garage and 60x60-foot salt shed that will be located on Lafayette Road, adjacent to the Hampton Airfield. Contractors will have until 2 p.m. on July 23 to submit their bids and these will be presented at the July 27 selectmen's meeting. The board will choose a contractor from the three lowest bidders.

"I think it's a win for the citizens and the public works people (who) are going to have a working environment," said Selectman Craig Salomon.

The current facility does not have a bathroom and in the winter months, public works employees are forced to change their plows outside due to the lack of space.

"It's been a long time," said Selectman Don Gould, who has been trying to get approval for the garage for several years.

"Finally," he said.

The board appointed Barbara Dewing to the position of deputy treasurer for the town. Dewing currently works at the North Hampton Public Library and has a background in business and computer technical skills. She also served as the treasurer for the Friends of the North Hampton Public Library.

"It'll just be delightful," said treasurer Penny Kidd regarding how she is looking forward to working with Dewing. "It's nice to meet someone who appreciates the community."

Dewing, who will continue to work at the library as well, is looking forward to the new job.

"It's a great honor to serve in another capacity in the town," Dewing said. "I look forward to helping Penny out."

Advertise

Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted.
seacoastonline.com ~ 111 New Hampshire Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801 ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service